Costa Blanca Hiking in Spain: Cliffs, Tunnels & Ancient Ruins

Things to know

• What’s included?

  Included:

  • • An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
    • 7-day Costa Blanca hiking tour (6 hiking days)
    • Accommodation for 6 nights in 4-star hotels (double occupancy)
    • Meals: 6 breakfasts in hotels
    • All transportation and transfers throughout the tour, including airport pickup on Day 1 and airport drop-off on Day 7
    • Accident insurance & public liability insurance

  Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout):

  • • Single occupancy room

  Not included:

  • • Flights
    • Lunches and dinners
    • Drinks
    • Personal expenses
    • Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
    • Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
    • Guide gratuities — optional
• How fit do I need to be?

  This Costa Blanca hiking tour is designed for regular hikers with good fitness. The days vary considerably in difficulty: the easier coastal walks cover around 8–10 km (5.0–6.2 mi) with minimal elevation, while the most demanding days in the Serra Gelada and Mallada de Llop push up to 14 km (8.7 mi) and 750 m (2,460 ft) of elevation gain. 

  If you hike regularly and are comfortable spending a full day on the trail, you’re well-prepared. The mild winter conditions make the terrain far more forgiving than it would be in summer.

  Want to see what else is there in the area? Discover more walking and hiking holidays in Spain here!

• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

  • • Sturdy hiking shoes or boots (ankle support recommended for rocky terrain)
    • Backpack (20–30 L for day hikes)
    • Refillable water bottles or hydration system (2 L capacity minimum)
    • Comfortable hiking clothes
    • Spare clothes for layering
    • Waterproof rain jacket
    • Sunhat and sunglasses
    • Sunscreen
    • Toiletries (hand sanitizer, tissues, etc.)
    • Camera — optional but highly recommended

  Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

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• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing

  • • For this Costa Blanca hiking tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 8:1. 
    • It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 8 participants.

  A Costa Blanca hiking tour can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.

  If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Is a single occupancy room available?

  The price for this Costa Blanca hiking tour is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.

• Getting there and meeting location

  The starting point of your Costa Blanca hiking tour is Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC).

  A direct transfer from the airport to Benitatxell on Day 1 is included. On the final day, a transfer back to the airport is included.

• Safety measures and insurance

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

  Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

• Deposits and cancellation policy

  Deposits

  Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.

  Cancellations

  Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.

  Basic

  • • If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 60 or more days before departure, a 70% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 59 days of departure, no refund will be issued.

  Flexible

  • • If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 60 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled 30-59 days before departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 29 days of departure, no refund will be issued.

  Super Flexible

  • • If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 30 or more days before departure, a full refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 29 days of departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.